UK Quilters
Last week I gave you a brief introduction to modern quilts and their history. Over the next few weeks I am going to explore different facets of modern quilts in more depth. But before we start on this I have something to say: there are no hard and fast rules in modern quilting just as…
Recently I was lucky enough to be selected to review a fat quarter pack from the Craft Cotton Co, the Snazzy Grey range. Snazzy Grey range I always get excited when opening a package and not knowing what is inside, I was very happy when I pulled the fabrics out of the envelope to find…
Hi Everyone I know it has been a while since I blogged. I would say that life and work got in the way, but frankly, I have just been going through the annual winter blues. I find it hard enough to be motivated to get up and go to work, sewing and the writing about…
I can hardly believe that Easter is nearly upon us, it doesn’t seem five minutes since it was Christmas! I usually like to make a little something for our smallest granddaughter as she isn’t a chocolate egg lover. This was made a few Easters ago and you can find the pattern here… …
Once or twice a year, in the school holidays I take my two children into London. A big day out on the train into the big city. Living in Essex means it’s less than an hour to get in to Central London via Fenchurch Street station. Right across the road is The Tower of London…
Another challenge announced and before I know it my name has been put forward and appeared on the list to be part of it! How does that happen? Due to time restraints I had to rethink my original offering and decided to go along with something that I know off by heart and what I…
As I have explained previously, my mum taught me how to sew. She also taught me how to cook, and she was usually quite happy to let me loose in the kitchen, without worrying that I would blow myself up or burn the house down. In fact, it could be due to some of her…
One of the first things I really liked to make was a little drawstring bag. Once you get into sewing bags, there really is no way to stop. From simple gift bags to cosmetic pouches, to kids backpacks and even sturdy travel bags there really is a bag project for every sewer and every level…
Now, as I have spent more time quilting, and as I have learned how to do it better, I find I want to make less and less of a statement with it. It’s really important to quilt your quilt, as it’s not complete without this joining-of-layers and adding-of-texture… Many of my recent quilts are simply…
It was on my birthday a couple of years ago that one of my friends had an accident. This was no ordinary accident. She is still (just) in her 40’s, although her big birthday is this month (and she will probably have had it by the time this blog is published), and – I hope…
A beautifully, retro styled shopper’s tote bag with iconic sewing designs and coordinated prints, in soft blues, greys and pinks. The perfect accessory for any shopping trip. Download Shopper’s Tote bag pattern
A beautifully, retro styled tote bag with iconic sewing designs and coordinated prints, in soft blues, greys and pinks. Download The Striped Tote Bag free pattern
Abigail Sheridan de Graaff
Ami Richards
Rebecca Nevard
Lyn Butler
Amy Watson
Sharon Reid
Christine Hutchins
Helen Howes
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